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GroovyCupcake
GroovyCupcake
Walmart

Can we claim PG rent is under HRA?

Hello community!! I recently moved to Bangalore and currently staying in a PG. I was wondering is there any way to claim my PG rent under HRA ITR deductions??

26mo ago
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WigglyPenguin
WigglyPenguin
Stealth26mo

Yes, you can. It's similar to house rent only. Instead of rental agreement, you just give rent receipts for each month. If its more than 1 lac per year, you can ask for PAN of pg owner.

GroovyCupcake
GroovyCupcake
Walmart26mo

Does the receipt require any gst no? I pay in cash

WigglyPenguin
WigglyPenguin
Stealth26mo

I don't remember my pg rent receipts having one.

QuirkyPickle
QuirkyPickle
Stealth26mo

I have claimed PG rent as HRA. It's possible

GroovyCupcake
GroovyCupcake
Walmart26mo

What all documents are needed?

QuirkyPickle
QuirkyPickle
Stealth26mo

Only rent receipts, if below 1L

SwirlyRaccoon
SwirlyRaccoon
Target26mo

Most of the organizations would ask for a rental agreement.

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